Crash Count for Precinct 81
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,189
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,148
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 269
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 81?

Another Neighbor Down. How Many More?

Another Neighbor Down. How Many More?

Precinct 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Two people are dead. Seven are seriously hurt. In the past twelve months, 327 neighbors have been injured on the streets of Precinct 81. These numbers are not abstract—they are bodies broken on Broadway, Fulton, and Marcus Garvey. Children, elders, workers, and mothers. In three years, more than a thousand people have been hurt. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. Trucks, bikes, and mopeds add to the toll. The violence is steady, relentless, and local.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

A 32-year-old woman was killed just before midnight on Van Buren Street. She was walking. She never made it home. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved. The street was quiet. The loss was not. See NYC Open Data.

A 63-year-old man died crossing Broadway at Myrtle. The driver was distracted. The man was gone before sunrise. See NYC Open Data.

A 12-year-old boy was hit on Quincy. A driver wasn’t paying attention. The boy survived. He will remember. See NYC Open Data.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council can act. The Mayor can act. But the limit is still 25 mph. The silence is louder than the sirens. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The police in Precinct 81 have the tools. They can enforce speed, failure-to-yield, reckless driving. They can target crash hotspots. They just need to act.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the 81st Precinct. Demand lower speeds, more enforcement, and real protection for people who walk and bike. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Latrice Walker
Assembly Member Latrice Walker
District 55
District Office:
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Legislative Office:
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: CMOsse
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 81 Police Precinct 81 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 55, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 81

Two Sedans Collide on Ralph Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The crash involved disregard of traffic control, causing severe vehicle damage and bodily harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:56 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north respectively. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, resulting in center front end damage to both cars. The driver of the Hyundai sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi and SUV Collide on Lafayette Avenue

A taxi and an SUV collided while both were parked on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:18. Both vehicles, a 2024 Chevrolet taxi and a 2020 Alfa SUV, were parked prior to the crash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the SUV. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was not ejected but was found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no indications of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The driver’s incoherence and alcohol involvement highlight serious driver errors leading to this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing Saratoga Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and MacDonough Street in Brooklyn at 8:45 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a westbound SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and inattention in marked crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Slams Into Stopped Bus

A man on an e-scooter crashed into a stopped bus on Broadway. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The bus stood still. The scooter shattered. Night pressed in around the wreckage.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter collided with a stopped bus near 954 Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the bus was 'stopped in traffic' and did not move at the time of impact. The e-scooter, traveling straight ahead, struck the bus's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling on the street. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the e-scooter rider was helmetless, but only after documenting the driver error. The bus sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the scooter crumpled on impact. No injuries to bus occupants were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inattention and distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk

A sedan struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Hancock Street. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The driver turned left, distracted. Impact was center front. No vehicle damage. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hancock Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan, which showed no damage. The driver held a valid license. The crash underscores driver distraction and inexperience as key factors in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Injures Woman in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A sedan collision on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved two sedans, one parked and one moving southbound. The injured driver suffered facial contusions from impact to the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound, with one vehicle initially parked. The moving sedan struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver of the moving sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining contusions to her face. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in urban traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Injured in SUV Left-Turn Collision

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front center. The crash happened on Hancock Street in Brooklyn, with failure to yield and unsafe speed cited as driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street in Brooklyn at 17:16. A motorcycle traveling north was struck on its center front end by an SUV making a left turn, impacting the SUV's left side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, had two occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection

A 25-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:49 on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Ralph Avenue

An SUV hit a man crossing against the signal at Ralph Avenue. The left front bumper struck his face. He was conscious, bruised, and not ejected. No driver errors listed. The SUV was undamaged.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was struck by a southbound SUV at 223 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:05. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian's face, causing a contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. This crash shows the severe harm that results when a person on foot is struck by a moving vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Strikes, Kills Pedestrian on Myrtle Avenue

A Chevy SUV tore through Myrtle Avenue, its right front bumper crushing a 63-year-old man in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver never stopped. The man died in the intersection, another life ended by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue near Broadway struck a 63-year-old man at the intersection. The impact came from the vehicle’s right front bumper, crushing the man’s arm and causing fatal injuries. The report states the driver did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report, but the primary error listed is the driver’s failure to pay attention. The man died at the scene, his blood left on the pavement. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people crossing New York City streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Hits Parked SUV on Broadway

E-bike slams parked SUV on Broadway. Rider suffers arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes dangers for those outside steel shells.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old e-bike rider traveling north on Broadway near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left side doors of a parked SUV at 1:40 a.m. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, parked along the street. The e-bike's center front end hit the SUV's left side doors. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the risks posed by inattentive vehicle operators in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Collides with Sedan on Broadway

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Broadway. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with whiplash and full-body trauma, was traveling at unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a 2023 motorcycle and a 2013 sedan. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The injury severity was rated as level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash, both attributed to the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The motorcycle's right front bumper and the sedan's left rear quarter panel were damaged. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUVs Collide on Stuyvesant Avenue Injuring Three

Two SUVs crashed on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving passengers with whiplash.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUV vehicles collided on Stuyvesant Avenue near Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The first vehicle, a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a 2003 Ford SUV traveling east, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash injured three occupants: a 57-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries, a 52-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old male driver with chest injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide in Brooklyn, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs crashed on Reid Avenue. A 64-year-old woman in the rear seat took a chest injury. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. The street held the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:25. The crash struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front center of the other. A 64-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Brooklyn Intersection

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Lewis Avenue. The sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and elbow-lower-arm-hand injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Lewis Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan, a 2006 Honda, showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicles are turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Brooklyn SUV Collision Injures Two Women

Two women suffered back injuries and shock in a Brooklyn crash involving two SUVs. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Unsafe speed was cited as the driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 663 Putnam Avenue at 8:37 PM. Two SUVs collided, with impact on the left side doors of a 2019 Volkswagen SUV and the right front bumper of a 2010 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. She was cited for unsafe speed, which is listed as the contributing factor to the crash. A 35-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle also suffered back injuries and shock. The report highlights unsafe speed as the sole driver error, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn

A distracted sedan driver hit a bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious. The sedan was parked before impact, damaging its left side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Broadway near Ellery Street in Brooklyn when it struck a bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of their vehicle. The sedan had one occupant and was registered in Pennsylvania. The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. Driver distraction led to the failure to avoid the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in shared road spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Slams Stopped SUV in Brooklyn

A man on a Fly e-bike crashed into a stopped SUV on Chauncey Street. He flew from the saddle, pelvis shattered, awake on the asphalt. The report cites following too closely and inexperience. No helmet. No license. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man operating a Fly e-bike eastbound on Chauncey Street near 155th in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stationary SUV at 10:10 a.m. The e-bike rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe crush injuries to his pelvis. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The e-bike's center front end crumpled on impact with the SUV's right rear bumper. The police narrative describes the rider as conscious but immobilized on the asphalt, staring at the sky. The report makes no mention of any error by the SUV driver, focusing instead on the e-bike operator's actions and lack of protective equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Aggressive Driving Sparks Brooklyn Sedan-Motorcycle Crash

Sedan and motorcycle collided on Chauncey Street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Sedan driver, 68, suffered chest injuries. Police cite road rage. Systemic danger clear. No victim blamed.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Chauncey Street in Brooklyn at 18:03. The sedan, driven by a 68-year-old licensed woman, was struck in the right rear quarter panel. She suffered chest contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed male, hit the sedan's left front bumper. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. Police cite 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors and systemic risk, especially aggressive driving. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Rear-Ends Bus, Three Neck Injuries

A sedan backing unsafely struck a bus stopped in traffic on Herkimer Street, Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus sustained no damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan, traveling east and stopped in traffic, backed unsafely and collided with a stationary bus. The bus, a 2006 IC model, sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Three occupants in the sedan—a female driver and two male passengers aged 30 and 33—were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and uninjured. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in congested urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04